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Informant Explores Truth and Lies in the US Activist Community This Thursday
15 May, 2013
By Dan Edwards “If audiences don’t feel somewhat uncomfortable or challenged by watching the film, then I’ve failed as a filmmaker,” contends Informant director Jamie Meltzer. Judging my Meltzer’s criteria, Informant is an admirable success. Meltzer’s documentary tells the extraordinary tale of Brandon Darby – leftist, activist, community organiser… and FBI mole. First coming ...
Film Spotlight: Walk Away Renee
13 May, 2013
Calling all film buffs! Don't miss the Australian premiere of Jonathan Caouette's Walk Away Renee tomorrow night! In 2003, Caouette made shockwaves when he exploded into world of independent cinema with his debut film, Tarnation. Ten years later, his sequel-of-sorts, Walk Away Renee, makes its Australian premiere. Caouette and his mother, Renee, who has been diagnosed with acute bipolar ...
And it begins!
9 May, 2013
The festival kicks off tonight for a fortnight in Melbourne, heading off on tour to Sydney, Brisbane, Canberra, Perth and Alice Springs. This year's program is jam-packed with highlights: a photojournalism exhibition curated by Tim Page; international guests for Opening, Closing and other special events; the premiere of new work by acclaimed New York filmmaker Jonathan Caouette; ...
Opening Night Film Recalls the Struggle For East Timor’s Independence
8 May, 2013
By Dan Edwards From guerilla operations in World War Two to peacekeeping throughout the last decade, Australia has deep blood ties with our northern neighbour East Timor. But did you know that a Melbourne woman played a central role in the country’s struggle for independence – and went on to be ...
Big news: HRAFF to host Timor-Leste Prime Minister
7 May, 2013
Xanana Gusmão, the Prime Minister of Timor-Leste, will be joining an already all-star line-up of special guests this Thursday at the Opening Night of this year's festival. Joining his wife and star of the film, Kirsty Sword Gusmão, the pair will be in attendance with the filmmakers Alex and Tanya Meillier to watch their ...
Encore screening of Alias Ruby Blade to be announced…
5 May, 2013
OPENING NIGHT SOLD OUT! The limited release of tickets for Opening Night this Thursday were quickly snapped up by eager punters excited to see the Australian premiere of Alias Ruby Blade. If you missed out, don't fret! We will be announcing the details of an encore screening soon so keep your eyes ...
Full Festival Pass now available
4 May, 2013
The 2013 HRAFF Full Festival Pass gains you entry to every ticketed session of the festival except the Opening and Closing nights. For $230.00 you will be able to fully immerse yourself in the program as you attend each event, experiencing a wide variety of topics across all of our ...
OPENING NIGHT TICKET RELEASE!
3 May, 2013
News just in! A limited amount of tickets have just been released for the Opening Night premiere of Alias Ruby Blade & after-party! Don't miss out, book tickets here: http://hraff.org.au/film/alias-ruby-blade We can't WAIT to chat to Kirsty Sword Gusmão & filmmakers Alex & Tanya Meillier after the screening before we hit the new Tonic House Cellar ...
Art Highlight: Requiem
30 April, 2013
HRAFF is thrilled to welcome war photographer Tim Page and his photojournalism exhibition, Requiem, to Melbourne. Join us for a drink at the Art Opening on Fri 10 May from 6pm! Between the height of the French Indochina War in the 1950s and the fall of Phnom Penh and Saigon in 1975, 135 ...
** OPENING NIGHT SOLD OUT **
29 April, 2013
Tickets have been snapped up quick for our Melbourne screening of Alias Ruby Blade! With special guests including Kirsty Sword Gusmão + filmmakers Alex & Tanya Meillier, we’re not surprised! Watch this space for any last minute ticket releases. Proudly presented by Australian Ethical Super. If you missed out, catch it on ...
